10 KEY SMART TRAINING COMPONENTS

Train Smarter for Strong Finishes That Last a Lifetime

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Undertaking a fitness or endurance plan can be daunting, especially as we age. Through my experience as an exercise specialist, I have come to understand the importance of adapting the training stimulus to the individuals needs. The aim of this collection of articles is to provide flexible planning tools, simplify precision training, and inspire the exerciser to reach their athletic or fitness potential. With a focus on intelligent training methods and an 'emphasis on the process over the product' approach, this resource caters to goal-oriented individuals, particularly older adults seeking a robust yet balanced fitness lifestyle.

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“This series of articles is designed to help you optimize your training by offering insights on how to approach overreaching effectively while avoiding a state of overwhelm.”

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Contents

1. The WARM-UP & Cool-down

2. Training ZONES (Endurance)

3. Stability, Mobility, & INJURY PREVENTION

4. Resistance Training (STRENGTH)

5. ECONOMY of Motion

6. SYSTEMATIC TRAINING

   a. Periodized & Polarized Models

   b. Load Tracking

7. Environmental Factors (HEAT, Cold, Altitude)

8. Resiliency (RECOVERY, Breathing, Overtraining)

9. Performance NUTRITION

10. Training Compliance (STICKING TO IT!)

In addition to these articles centered around training components I would also direct you to another collection of articles on fitness/health TESTING here.